Pros

Pro

Choice of Ubuntu LTS or Pop! OS linux

System76 allows the user to choose between Ubuntu LTS and the Pop! OS linux as the installed OS of the shipped device. While installing a new version of the OS is done easily at home, it is nice to see that System76 will do it for you. Pop! comes with the latest Nvidia drivers, and interface tweaks that more experienced linux users will appreciate.

Pro

Great performance

The "medium" build of Lemur (8GB of RAM, i7 CPU) can do most activities just fine. Whether that activity is developing Android applications, writing documents, or editing a 4K video with Kdenlive, the Lemur will not have any problems with lag or overheating.

Con

Terrible battery life

Con

Poor build quality

Like with most System76 products, the build quality for the Lemur is rather poor, especially when you compare it with other laptops at this price point. The plastic feels a bit cheap and flimsy and is not as durable as other laptops.

Con

US keyboards only

System76 only manufactures laptops with US (American English) keyboard layout. As most other language specific keyboard layouts use a larger number of keys, this is a clear disadvantage to customers from other countries.

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